1 Maccabees 3:6

6 In fear of him, lawless men huddled together in terror, not knowing which way to turn. He advanced the cause of freedom by what he did.

1 Maccabees 3:6 In-Context

4 He was like a ferocious lion roaring as it attacks.
5 Judas hunted down those who broke the Law and set fire to all who oppressed his people.
6 In fear of him, lawless men huddled together in terror, not knowing which way to turn. He advanced the cause of freedom by what he did.
7 He made life miserable for many kings, but brought joy to the people of Israel. We will praise him forever for what he did.
8 He went through the towns of Judea and destroyed all the godless men. He relieved Israel of its terrible suffering.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.